Date women from United States / California / Vista, 53 year old

Date a woman from United States. I am friendly and have a pretty good sense of humor. Family and friends are very important to me, and I'm fortunate to live fairly close to all of my family - Orange County and northern CA.
I grew up doing lots of outdoors activities . . . camping, backpacking, fishing, skiing, biking. Life got too busy for a few years, but I am starting to get back to the outdoors, which I love. Recently learned to kayak and have started up biking again, so much fun!
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, whether it is going out to eat, to concerts, or backyard barbeque. Sometimes I just want to hang out at home or go for a walk.
Who am I looking for? Obviously, there does need to be that first catching your eye to even investigate more. Someone who shares my Christian faith and values is very important. Then honesty and open communication would have to be next on the list. After that, I'm pretty flexible. I enjoy doing so many different things and I'm always open to learning something new. I think it keeps things interesting, that in addition to starting out with some shared interests, we can teach each other new things.
My pictures are all from March 2008 to October 2010. (I have gained a few pounds since the last photos, but am working hard on losing it:) )
As of July 2012 I'm only on here for a couple more months. Send me an email, I will respond. It would be nice if you would also respond to my emails, even if to only say you are not interested. I can be a little shy at first. It is hard to write this profile and even to write emails at the start, but once I get to know you, I'll have lots to say:)

Meet someone special from United States. I'm a 53 year old woman, who still has (and probably an everlasting) kick of spice in her! I have 3 beautiful children whom do not live with me anymore, except my 17 year old recent graduate. I'm looking for someone who's up to a challenge, and likes to take risks. I love camping in rain, or shine, the beach is another favorite and I don't mind getting some dirt on my shoulder. I'm well rounded, I love all types of things, and I have a lot to offer. I'm a sucker for love stories but I'm aware that life isn't always a fairytale! I enjoy going to the theater, performing arts is another favorite. My family is everything to me, and I'm definitely looking for someone who shares the same values. I'm also not afraid to say that I'm a strong, independent woman. Just because I'm independent doesn't mean I wouldn't love to share my life with someone special.

Date a soulmate from United States. I work so much these days...I am looking forward to cutting back this year when my dau gets out of college. I would love to find someone to spend time with. Would love to travel, enjoy weekend get-aways, go hiking, spend the day at the beach, or maybe just hang out at home having good conversation while watching the sun go down. I would like my man to look forward to coming home and have that twinkle in his eyes when he sees me. I would like someone to relax with....don't know what that is so far....lol...seriously!
I have3 children all grown up. My oldest lives out of state, my 2nd is married, and my 3rd is almost done with her degree and still lives at home. I don't get to see her very often because she is either at school, her internship, or with her boyfriend. We are a very close family even though we are not together much. I look forward to family time and bonding.